Wineglass success, high profile police work, training report, and commendations
From the SCSO,
It’s a beautiful day in Steuben County.
Another Wineglass Marathon has successfully been run, with Lieutenant Kennedy and Sergeant Hawk completing the full marathon and Investigator Hurd completing the half. It was an absolutely gorgeous day for the marathon, and we broke our own record for the most runners at the full marathon this year! A huge thank you to all the Fire Departments, volunteers and police that make this great event happen. Also, last weekend, the Cohocton Fall Foliage Festival occurred and was a great success, again due to fantastic weather, dedicated volunteers, fire and police! We are so fortunate to live in a county in which we can celebrate these incredible annual events.
September continued to be busy for our agency. Our county had another alleged attempted murder, an arrest of an alleged bank robber and a successful search and rescue of a three-year-old who had wandered off after his puppy. We participated in the Erwin Tri-County First Responder Park 9/11 Ceremony and joined in recognizing Campbell Volunteer Fire Chief and EMT instructor, Glenn Vogel, for his decades of service. Glenn is a truly deserving honoree.
In September, Sergeant Angelo Sciotti, Officer Jacob Eighmey, Deputy Brian Harrison and Deputy Alan Warriner taught ALERRT at the SUNY Alfred Police Academy. Major David Sutton and Captain Justin Mills attended the New York State Sheriff’s Association Jail Administrators Conference, and Captain Justin Mills and Lieutenant Carlton Wetherby attended the FBI Great Lakes Leadership Seminar. Officer Brian Burdell completed the NYS DCJS Jail Time Credit Course. Sergeant Sorge and Deputy Butler taught another NYS Boater’s Safety Course, continuing our monthly presentation of this course. Sergeant Sorge hosted two Child Passenger Safety Seat events. Deputy Dininny and Deputy Butler instructed in the NYS Marine Law Enforcement and Vessel Operator Course. Lieutenant Kennedy and Lieutenant Logsdon attended the NYS Sheriff’s Association Law Enforcement Supervisor Course. Deputy Henry completed the Interview and Interrogation Course; Investigator Shepherd completed a course in investigating crimes against animals and Sergeant Wood and Investigator Day completed the NYS Excelsior Challenge. Sheriff Allard completed the FBINAA Comprehensive Officer Resiliency Train the Trainer course and appeared on the monthly “Frankly Speaking” interview.
September was another busy and challenging month in the Sheriff’s Office. Our investigators and deputies were tasked with an attempted murder investigation, an unauthorized use of a vehicle/vehicular pursuit investigation, five assault investigations, two trespass investigations, one possession of a weapon investigation, two animal cruelty investigations, two obstructing governmental administration investigations, two endangering a child investigations, one menacing investigation, a criminal use of a firearm investigation, four sexual assault investigations, fifteen larceny investigations, eight grand larceny investigations, two drug investigations, three welfare fraud investigations, seven death investigations, three falsifying business records investigations, three filing a false instrument investigations, five misuse of food stamps investigations, five criminal contempt investigations, one counterfeiting investigation, one missing child investigation, one forgery investigation, two identity theft investigations, four harassment investigations and two criminal mischief investigations. Our Patrol Division was tasked with multiple domestic incident investigations along with mental health detainments, emergency medical aid, assisting other agencies, serving of warrants, and three intoxicated or impaired driving arrests.
All of our deputies and officers performed in an outstanding fashion, and we received multiple commendations from the public regarding their outstanding performance.
Lt. Kennedy, Sgt Hawk and Deputy Nybeck who were commended for outstanding performance
Sgt Shutt presenting on preparing pets for disasters
We continue to pray for our first responder colleagues and deployed military across the globe, as well as their families. We also pray for the victims of mass casualty events and state sponsored aggression.
Thank you for supporting the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office in these challenging times and stay safe!
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard
